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City Club of Chicago: Navigating Change: The Local Impact of President Trump's Early Days in Office
02/13/2025

City Club of Chicago: Navigating Change: The Local Impact of President Trump's Early Days in Office

February 12, 2025 City Club event description: Join us for a panel discussion that will explore the impact of President Trump’s executive orders on key areas including LGBTQ+ rights, immigrat…

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan found guilty on several counts; jury deadlocked on others
02/12/2025

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan found guilty on several counts; jury deadlocked on others

The jury in trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and longtime political confidant Michael McClain sent a note to the judge Wednesday that said they are deadlocked. In the note, th…

With snow in the forecast, check out our list of school and business closings at the Emergency Closing Center.
02/12/2025

With snow in the forecast, check out our list of school and business closings at the Emergency Closing Center.

Chicago-area school and business closings

Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey dies at 102
02/06/2025

Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey dies at 102

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Virginia McCaskey, who inherited the Chicago Bears from her father, George Halas, but avoided the spotlight during four-plus decades as principal owner, has died. She was 1…

City Club of Chicago: The University of Illinois System President Timothy Killeen
02/01/2025

City Club of Chicago: The University of Illinois System President Timothy Killeen

January 30, 2025 Timothy Killeen – President of the University of Illinois System City Club event description: Join University of Illinois President Timothy Killeen as he shares the Universit…

Small plane crashes into residential Philadelphia neighborhood.
02/01/2025

Small plane crashes into residential Philadelphia neighborhood.

A small plane has crashed in Northeast Philadelphia as crews respond to a fiery scene Pennsylvania’s governor said Friday.

Aircraft crashes into Potomac River, officials say.
01/30/2025

Aircraft crashes into Potomac River, officials say.

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — DC Fire and EMS (DCFD) said a small aircraft crashed into the Potomac River Wednesday night. In a joint statement from DCFD and the Metropolitan Police Department (…

Listen or watch on-demand: Donald J. Trump takes the Oath of Office as the 47th President of the United States and deliv...
01/20/2025

Listen or watch on-demand: Donald J. Trump takes the Oath of Office as the 47th President of the United States and delivers his Inaugural Address. Also, the impromptu a ca****la performance of “America the Beautiful” by Carrie Underwood after apparent issues with the sound system prevented musical accompaniment.

Donald J. Trump takes the Oath of Office as the 47th President of the United States and delivers his Inaugural Address. Also, the impromptu a ca****la performance of “America the Beautiful& #8…

City Club of Chicago: RTA - Regional Transportation Authority - Illinois Chairman Kirk Dillard
01/16/2025

City Club of Chicago: RTA - Regional Transportation Authority - Illinois Chairman Kirk Dillard

January 15, 2025 Kirk Dillard – Chairman – Regional Transportation Authority City Club event description: Join Kirk Dillard, Chairman of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), as …

City Club of Chicago: Reimagining Downtown Chicago
01/15/2025

City Club of Chicago: Reimagining Downtown Chicago

January 14, 2024 City Club event description: Join the members of “Team Culture,” a group of civic, business, and community leaders, as they present a plan to reimagine Chicago by harnessing the po…

A Tale of Two City Budgets: Chicago City Council and budget proposals from Mayors Emanuel and Johnson
01/06/2025

A Tale of Two City Budgets: Chicago City Council and budget proposals from Mayors Emanuel and Johnson

Mayor Brandon Johnson was finally able to pass his 2024 budget through the Chicago City Council, but not with his proposed property tax increases. The council flatly rejected Johnson’s propo…

President Jimmy Carter has died at age 100. We're remembering the 39th President of the United States by recalling some ...
12/29/2024

President Jimmy Carter has died at age 100. We're remembering the 39th President of the United States by recalling some of the times he visited with us on WGN Radio.

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, has died at age 100. WGN Radio was honored by numerous on-air visits. Below are some of those conversations: Extension 720 with Milt Rosenberg…

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